Booneville Battles but Falls Short Against McNairy Central
Selmer, TN – March 6, 2025 – The Booneville Blue Devils put up a strong fight but came up just short in a 7-6 loss against the McNairy Central Bobcats. Despite leading in the middle innings, a late push by McNairy Central proved too much for Booneville to overcome.
Game 1
Game 1
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | R | H | E |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 4 |
Game Summary:
Booneville started slow, allowing three runs in the first inning, but responded with a six-run burst over the second, third, and fourth innings to take the lead. The Blue Devils' offense was fueled by timely hitting and aggressive baserunning, but McNairy Central stormed back with three runs in the sixth to regain the lead and secure the victory.
Booneville finished the night with six runs on nine hits, but stranded seven runners on base. Defensive struggles also played a role, as two errors led to extended innings for the Bobcats.
Booneville's Offensive Leaders:
- Porter Tapp (CF) – 2-for-4, two runs, one RBI, one stolen base
- Clark Janzen (LF) – 2-for-3, double, one run, two RBIs
- Jack Sandlin (2B) – 2-for-3, double, one RBI, one run
- Colin Flurry (C) – 1-for-4, double, one RBI
- Cade Lott (DH/P) – 0-for-3, one RBI, one run, one stolen base
The Blue Devils recorded three doubles and two stolen bases but struggled to capitalize on late-inning opportunities.
McNairy Central's Offensive Leaders:
- Case Stone (C) – 3-for-4, two runs
- Tucker McMahan (SS) – 2-for-4, double, two runs
- Deuce Garner (3B) – 2-for-4, two RBIs
- Kendall Kiestler (2B) – 1-for-4, double, one RBI, one run
McNairy Central totaled seven runs on eight hits, taking advantage of Booneville's defensive miscues to plate crucial late-inning runs.
Pitching Performances:
Booneville:
- Cade Lott (SP, L) – 2.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
- Jacadien Simmons (RP) – 1.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
- John Greyson Pharr (RP) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
- Knox Houston (RP) – 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K
- Bennett Geno (RP) – 1.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
McNairy Central:
- JT Nuckolls (SP, W) – 4.0 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
- Cooper Teague (RP, SV) – 3.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K
Fielding Notes:
- Booneville committed two errors, leading to key McNairy Central runs.
- Colin Flurry (C) recorded four putouts but had three passed balls.
- Jack Sandlin (2B) contributed three putouts and an assist.
- McNairy Central played a clean defensive game, with Tucker McMahan (SS) and Kendall Kiestler (2B) each recording multiple assists.
Final Thoughts:
Booneville showed resilience after falling behind early but was unable to hold off McNairy Central's late surge. The Blue Devils drop to 2-9 on the season and will look to regroup in their next matchup.